Meteora

TIME: 12 hours IDEAL: all

Serene, spiritual, magical, mystical, extraordinary, breathtaking, immense, inspiring, impressive. These are only some of the words people very often use in an effort to describe the Meteora phenomenon.

A trip to Meteora offers the unique experience of nature’s grandeur in conjunction with history, architecture and man’s everlasting desire to connect with the Divine. Meteora is a truly inspiring and sensational setting of overwhelming rock formations, but one must also be prepared to expect that this trip is much more than merely visiting an exquisite landscape. It is a pilgrimage to a holy place for all Christians around the world. Meteora has become a preservation ark for the 2000-year-old Christian Orthodox creed.

The gigantic rocks of Meteora are perched above the town of Kalambaka, at a maximum height of 400 m (1200 ft). The most interesting summits are decorated with historical monasteries, included in the World Heritage List of Unesco. Only 6 of them have made it through the centuries, from an initial estimated number of 24. Mostly dating to the 14th and until the 16th century, these monasteries were built by monks who were previously hermits in the area, living in individual caves. Once united, these monks took months and years to carry the construction material to the top of rocks, using ropes, folding ladders, nets and baskets, and with much determination.

Stop for lunch: Kalambaka (not included)

Meals: not included

Duration: 12-14 hours (07:00-21:00)

Entrances museums, archeological places: not included

Mini bus 1-16 pax: 450 euro

Guide extra charge locally (200 euro). – is not necessary *

Ferry boat tickets: 12 euro/per person with return included) Corfu-Igoumenitsa-Corfu

 

  • The Professional guide is not necessary in case that the clients do not wish to have one.